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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.91, 727.47 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.91, 727.47 and 279.50 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.91 : 727.47 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.91/727.47 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.91x = 727.47 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.91x = 203,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,327.87/484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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